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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 708.93 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 708.93 and 425.82 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 708.93 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/708.93 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 708.93 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 301,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,876.57/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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